Madras High Court Exempts Minority Institutions from UGC Faculty Appointment Regulations

The Madras High Court has ruled that the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations of 2018, which govern faculty appointments, do not apply to minority educational institutions, as they infringe upon the rights guaranteed under Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution.

The court upheld petitions from five minority colleges, directing the University of Madras and Annamalai University to approve faculty selections made by these institutions.

The court emphasized that constitutional protections ensure minorities' rights to administer their educational institutions without undue interference from state or regulatory bodies.